MSA University is set to host an interprofessional educational event entitled “IPE Beyond Cerebral Palsy: Empowering Individuals, Families and Communities,” bringing together expertise from different healthcare disciplines to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cerebral palsy in children.
The event will introduce students to the clinical features and functional challenges associated with cerebral palsy, while exploring different approaches to management, rehabilitation, and coordinated care.
The event will feature a distinguished group of healthcare professionals and academics:
Amr Haridy — Head of the Disability Office at Beni Suef
Dr. Ayman Eltantawy — Chairperson of the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Africa Network
Dr. Abdelrahman Shawky — Pediatric Neurology Fellow at Abu Elreesh Pediatric Hospital, Consultant of Pediatrics & Care of Children with Special Needs, and Lecturer at MSA
Dr. Sahar Khairy — Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Nutrition Consultant, National Nutrition Institute; Professor at the Nutrition Department at MSA
Dr. Sameh S. Gad — Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at MSA
Dr. Menna Allah Mohamed — Lecturer of Pediatrics and Physical Therapy at MSA
The event aims to enhance students’ understanding of the multidimensional needs of children with cerebral palsy and highlight the complementary roles of different healthcare professionals, including physicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, dentists, and other specialists.
Through an interprofessional approach, students will explore the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and person- and family-centered care in supporting children with cerebral palsy. The discussions will emphasize how coordinated healthcare can contribute to improving functional abilities, safety, independence, and overall quality of life.
By bringing together different healthcare perspectives, the event provides students with an opportunity to develop a broader understanding of collaborative care and the importance of working as an integrated healthcare team.
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